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- Writing an Obituary- QuestionsWhen writing an obituary it is sometimes hard to decide if certain things should be included. Here are several things you might be trying to decide if you should include in an obituary and the pros and cons of each.
- Tips for Communicating with Your Foster ChildAre you finding it a challenge to communicate with your foster child? Are you unsure on how to go about in improving your communication with your foster child?
- Tips on How to Prepare for an Infant Foster ChildTips on how to prepare for an infant foster child
NASCAR and Music Support Foster ChildrenNASCAR racing and country music stars come together to benefit the children of foster care.- How to Become an Effective Foster Parent for a ChildThis article will tell people how to effectively foster parent a child without losing your or someone else's peace of mind and/or sanity.
- Ways to Reduce Awfulizing in Foster ChildrenIf your foster child has a tendency to awfulize in conversation and thinking, here are some tips you can use to reverse that behavior.
- Aiding a Foster Child with the First Day of SchoolWhen foster parenting a child, it is important to know the best ways to introduce the foster child into a new school environment. Here is what foster parents need to know.
- Foster Children & What to Expect in the First Few Hours in Your HomeFor families who are introducing a foster child into their home, it is important to know what discussions should take place in the first few hours after the foster child arrives.
- Keith Bulluck: All-Pro Linebacker and Foster ChildKeith Bulluck was not always an All-Pro linebacker. At one time, he was a child abandoned by his mother and part of the foster care system.
Thinking of Becoming a Foster Parent: Things You Need to PrepareIf you know you can handle and love a foster child regardless of short comings, you need to prepare yourself and your home for the eventuality of accepting a foster child into your home.- Five Qualities of Character That We Must Nurture in Our Foster ChildrenFoster Children come to us from all walks of life. It is a responsibility of Foster Parents to help nurture these children. As part of this nurturing we must help develop strong character traits in the children.
- Parents of Foster Children Need Our Support Too!Children of foster parent are often perceived to be bad people. This is not the case most of the time. We need to keep an open mind and heart and help mentor these parents.
10 Tips for Former Foster ChildrenDid you recently age out of the system, or are getting ready to? Did you spend all or part of your childhood in foster care? This article offers tips and advice for life after foster care.
Online Resources and Web Sites for Former Foster ChildrenThis article lists and highlights online resources for former foster children.
Volunteer Opportunities and Ideas for Former Foster ChildrenAre you an adult and former foster child seeking volunteer opportunities? Here are some to consider.- Smoke? You Won't Be Allowed to Foster ChildrenOne of London's councils is planning to implement some new rules on fostering. Redbridge council will be voting on a new smoking policy next week, the intention is to ban smokers from fostering children
- Parenting the Foster ChildTips on how to parent a child through the state foster care system
- Tips for Saying Goodbye to a Foster ChildSaying goodbye isn't easy, but with these tips, you can make the transition easier for you and your foster child.
- Saying Goodbye to a Foster Child: Foster Parent TipsHow to say good-bye and make it an easier transition for all involved.
- Saying Goodbye to a Foster ChildThis article was written to provide the reader will tips for saying goodbye to a foster child.
- Finding a Way to Say Goodbye to Your Foster ChildBeing a foster parent is full of rewards and tribulations but one of the most difficult aspects to foster parenting has got to be saying goodbye, Goodbye is never easy to begin with
- Your Guide to Foster Child AdoptionIf you're considering foster child adoption, this guide will help you to understand what you face in terms of financial, legal and emotional considerations.
- Have a Fun Halloween for Your Foster ChildrenThis article discusses reducing the "scare" factor and increasing the emotional safety and comfort level for emotionally traumatized children.
- Being an Effective Advocate for Your Foster ChildLearn how to keep your foster child from falling through the cracks and lingering in the system for years.
- Healthy Anger in a Foster Child: Management and TreatmentAn overview of the impact foster parenting has upon the development of a healthy anger approach in foster children.
Through the Eyes of a Foster ChildFor a brief moment, close your eyes, free your mind and imagine that you are 2, 5, 10 or 13 years old and you're playing with your favorite toy, video game or something that you really enjoy. All of a sudden, there's a knock on the door . . .
Foster Care Pros and Cons: Is it As Bad As You Think?Foster care was the best thing to ever happened to me.- Over 10,000 Foster Children in North Carolina Need Your Help!Considerations in becoming foster parents in North Carolina.
Can You Recognize a Foster Child?I believe that foster children should not be recognizable. In other words, if you do not know I am a foster family, I would not want you to notice any difference between my biological children and my foster children.
Adopting Your Foster ChildMany foster children are left with their foster parents for several years, which may result in the natural desire to adopt. If you have a foster child that you would like to adopt, read this article to find out how.- How to Adopt a Foster ChildMost foster children stay in and out of foster homes, but there are times when there will be a child that you will fall in love with. When you meet that child it is a good idea to learn how to adopt that child as your own.
- Life Books Help Foster Children Remember Their HistoryFoster children often come into foster care with no tangible evidence of their existence. Being in foster care can make them forget their past. Creating a Life Book can help preserve the past.
- Reflections of a Foster Child"What was it like being a foster child?" "What was the impact ?" "How did I overcome?" "What advice would I give to children within today's foster care system?"
- Foster Children Need AdoptionImagine you've been in foster care most or all of your life. Among all the other disappointments you've had to deal with, you've had no parents, you have been moved time and time again.
- BUTTERan attempt to satirize the Obama/Hillary primaries but the only thing Butter has managed to lampoon is its own stark failure to entertain.
- Foster Children Overmedicated. Who's that Elephant in the Room?This is an article regarding the latest government report of inappropriate misuse of psychotropic medication in foster children in order to control behavior.
What to Expect when a Foster Child is Placed in Your HomeWhat can you expect to happen when a foster child is placed in your home? This article will give you some tips to make the adjustment period easier for both you and the child.- Foster Child Christmas HaikuThis is a haiku of a foster child's one sided conversation with God during Christmas.
How a Mature Couple or Senior Citizen Can Become a HouseparentMany of the companies hire houseparents to care for troubled teens or foster children who need both physical and mental support.
Brothers & Sisters Season 5, Episode 2spoiler alert ~ a complete synopsis of episode 2 of the 5th season of Brothers & Sisters.
